Three Spartanburg moms unite to launch consignment venture

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Feb 2, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Rhonda Waddell, Summer Laney and Stacy Cotheran will launch Charming Children Consignment. It will operate as a seasonal sale that will be held in the spring and fall, offering customers the opportunity to sell their children's outgrown items and shop for new and gently worn items at bargain prices.

By TREVOR ANDERSON trevor.anderson@shj.com

Three Spartanburg moms have joined forces to help local residents save some dough.

Rhonda Waddell, Summer Laney and Stacy Cotheran will launch Charming Children Consignment. It will operate as a seasonal sale that will be held in the spring and fall, offering customers the opportunity to sell their children's outgrown items and shop for new and gently worn items at bargain prices.

The first sale will kick off on Feb. 25, with a presale for consignors and volunteers, at the former Harrison's Workwear facility at 507 Southport Road. The sale will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 26 through March 1. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 2, there will be a special half-off sale.

“We are so excited to be able to offer our consignment sale to Spartanburg,” Waddell said. “We're all moms and we know what it's like to operate on a budget, particularly during tough economic times. We will have a wide selection of quality items that are sure to make shoppers happy.”

Waddell originally is from Woodruff. Laney and Cotheran graduated from Dorman High School. Each member of the trio has three children.

The owners said they met at their church, Anderson Mill Road Baptist. They had all participated in local consignment sales before and recently began exploring the possibility of operating their own.

Cotheran, a stay-at-home mom, said the owners have gathered merchandise from more than 70 consigners and a plethora of vendors, including Kelly's Kids, Origami Owl and Thirty-One. The products range from children's clothing and toys to specialty items and Tupperware.

Most of the proceeds from the sale will go toward missionary programs.

“We didn't really know how this idea would grow,” Cotheran said. “God has just opened the doors.”

Laney, a hairdresser by trade, said the owners were attracted to the consignment business because they enjoy meeting new people and putting smiles on faces.

“We have kids, and we know how expensive it can get,” she said. “If we can help our consignors sell their merchandise and help some families save money, then we'll feel like we've accomplished our goals.”

Waddell said another sale will be held later in the year.

For more information, email info@charmingchildrenconsignment.com, or visit: www.facebook.com/charmingchildrenconsignmet.